May 24, 2017 - Minutes

Date:

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Place:

Anderson Room
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Councillor Harold Steves, Chair
Councillor Ken Johnston
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Linda McPhail

Absent:

Councillor Carol Day

Call to Order:

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.

MINUTES

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee held on April 25, 2017, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

June 27, 2017, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room

DELEGATIONS

1.

(1)

Kelvin Higo, representing the Steveston Japanese Cultural Centre, spoke on the proposed Nikkei Memorial Project to develop a memorial to Nikkei pioneers and the removal of Japanese Canadians from Steveston, noting that the memorial is proposed for Steveston Community Park and that there is broad community support for the proposed project.

The Chair noted that the proposed Nikkei Memorial Project was previously discussed at the last Committee meeting and a referral was made to staff.

Discussion ensued with regard to (i) the historical context for the proposed memorial, (ii) potential concepts for the proposed memorial, (iii) the process to select an artist, and (iv) the City’s potential contribution towards the proposed memorial.

In reply to queries to Committee, Mr. Higo noted that estimated costs for the proposed memorial are approximately $300,000.

It was suggested that Mr. Higo present the proposed project to a future Council meeting.

(2)

See Item No. 6(i) for information regarding the delegation on the use of the Minoru Park Public Tennis Courts.

COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION

2.

Youth Week Update 2017
(File Ref. No. 07-3425-01) (REDMS No. 5387173 v. 2)

Paul Penner, Program Manager, Social Development, and Krista Germyn, Youth Outreach Worker, spoke on Youth Week 2017 and presented a video on the 40 Developmental Assets (copy on-file, City Clerk’s Office).

It was moved and seconded

That the staff report titled, “Youth Week Update 2017,” dated May 8, 2017 from the General Manager, Community Services, be received for information.

CARRIED

3.

Steveston Community Park Playground Renewal Preferred Concept Plan
(File Ref. No. 06-2345-20-STEV2) (REDMS No. 5379983 v. 7)

Mike Redpath, Senior Manager, Parks, reviewed the Steveston Community Park Playground Renewal Preferred Concept Plan, noting that (i) the playground is well used, (ii) there was extensive public consultation including  open houses, meetings with community stakeholders and feedback from Let’s Talk Richmond, (iii) proposed upgrades will expand seating areas, improve sightlines, and provide rubberized surfacing, and (iv) proposed play elements will feature the history of Steveston Village and include zip lines, a farm village, fisherman’s wharf and a shipwreck.

It was moved and seconded

That the Steveston Community Park Playground Renewal Preferred Concept Plan as detailed in the staff report titled “Steveston Community Park Playground Renewal Preferred Concept Plan,” dated May 9, 2017, from the Senior Manager, Parks, be coordinated with the planning for the Steveston Community Facility Replacement Project and at the conclusion of that planning process, staff bring forward a report outlining the next steps for renewal of the playground.

CARRIED

4.

Recreation and Sport Strategy Development Process
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-01) (REDMS No. 5383527 v. 4)

Elizabeth Ayers, Manager, Community Services Planning and Projects, spoke on the Recreation and Sport Strategy Development Process, noting that the process will focus on how programs and services are delivered and ways to encourage use of existing recreational facilities.

It was moved and seconded

That the staff report titled, “Recreation and Sport Strategy Development Process”, dated May 8, 2017, from the Senior Manager, Recreation and Sport Services, be received for information.

CARRIED

5.

Protection of Atagi and Yamanaka Boatworks Buildings
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-01) (REDMS No. 5387150)

Discussion ensued with regard to the buildings in Steveston that are under Federal jurisdiction and securing the Atagi and Yamanaka Boatworks Buildings as heritage buildings.

In reply to queries from Committee, Jane Fernyhough, Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, noted that the City can discuss the registry of the buildings with Heritage Canada.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the report titled, “Protection of Atagi and Yamanaka Boatworks Buildings,” dated May 8, 2017, from the Director of Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be received for information; and

(2)

That copies of the Historical Research Analysis for Paramount Cannery Complex Buildings 33 and 34 be sent to Richmond Members of Parliament, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and Heritage Canada.

CARRIED

6.

MANAGER’S REPORT

(i)

Minoru Park Public Tennis Courts

Gregg Wheeler, Manager, Sport and Community Events, advised that staff have contacted Jon Hunter, representing the Minoru Park Tennis Community, and addressed concerns regarding the use of the Minoru Park Public Tennis Courts by the Richmond Tennis Club. He added that staff will facilitate a meeting this fall with representatives of the Minoru Tennis Community and Richmond Tennis Club to discuss use of the Minoru Courts for the 2018 outdoor season and that membership to the Richmond Tennis Club is open to the public.

(ii)

Windstorm Update

Ted de Crom, Manager, Parks Operations, provided an updated on the City’s response following the windstorm on May 23, 2017, noting that extra crews were dispatched to respond to service requests.

(iii)

Ships to Shore

Marie Fenwick, Manager, Parks Programs, noted that the Ships to Shore event was successful with the contributions of many volunteers. She added that the Kaiwo Maru thanked the City for hosting their visit and that they would welcome opportunities to visit Richmond in the future. Also, Ms. Fenwick noted that staff will provide a written report to Committee summarizing the event.

(iv)

Garry Point Float and Gill Net Loft

The Chair requested an update on the Garry Point Float and the Gill Net Loft.

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (4:44 p.m.).

CARRIED

Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Tuesday, May 24, 2017.

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Councillor Harold Steves
Chair

Evangel Biason
Legislative Services Coordinator